Finding the Third Proportional to 486,316 and 759,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,316 and 759,006 is: 1,184,600.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,316 : 759,006 = 759,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,316/759,006 = 759,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,316x = 759,006 × 759,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,316x = 576,090,108,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,090,108,036/486,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,600.36
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